gov_tweets: 5

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation Governor Party Handle
5 4 1366428851405008899 234896532 2021-03-01T16:43:19+00:00 As of today, all educators, education support staff, and child care workers are eligible for the #COVID19 vaccine. This is a huge step forward and will take some time, but we are getting shots in arms as quickly as we can.More info ➡️ https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-about.htm https://twitter.com/GovEvers/status/1366428851405008899/photo/1 46 163 Wisconsin WI Tony Evers D GovEvers